“As we reach Canada’s 150th anniversary, the Queen shouldn’t be the only woman who is celebrated on our money,” said NDP status of women critic Sheila Malcolmson in a statement.

“It’s time to break through the paper ceiling and feature prominent Canadian women on Canada’s money bills.”

The only other images of women on our notes were that of the Famous Five, who advocated for voting rights for women. That image was replaced by an icebreaker boat when the $50 bill was redesigned in 2011.

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A petition is also circulating calling for the inclusion of women in Canadian history on our money.

“Bank notes that belong to all Canadians should depict a wider range of Canadians, of both genders as well as various ethnic origins,” reads the petition.